Machining Production Planner Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Machining Production Planner
Blythewood, SC, United States
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Machining Production Planner
Here at Spirax Sarco we offer the industry’s most extensive range of products with services, coupled with practical industry application expertise. In short, we build solutions that set the benchmark for steam utilization worldwide.
The Machining Production Planner will be responsible for planning and optimizing the machining cell operations, ensuring efficient use of resources, and minimizing downtime. This role requires strong skills in capacity planning, strategic planning, and efficient changeover processes.
Key Responsibilities
Create and develop plans to boost efficiency, lower expenses, and reach production objectives.
Reduce downtime during changeovers between different production runs. Schedule and execute efficient transitions to sustain productivity.
Identify and resolve production issues promptly using analytical thinking and a proactive approach.
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and maintenance. Facilitate clear communication to ensure alignment with the production objectives.
Assess and plan for the production capacity needed to meet demand. Understand machine capabilities, labor requirements, and material needs to determine efficient production levels.
Provide tactical and strategic long-range scheduling expertise to production teams
Coordinate and review input from engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and business development to support and maintain master schedules for products using Microsoft Office or applicable software
Prepare daily work schedules, track work progress, update and communicate project critical path schedules, and advise leadership of needed adjustments to daily work activities
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering preferred.
4+ years of manufacturing scheduling experience
10+ years of practical experience with ERP/MRP systems in a production environment
Proven experience in machining cell planning, preferably in a cast iron and cast steel machining environment.
Must be analytical, well-organized, and have good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
About Us
Steam Thermal Solutions is one of four businesses within Spirax Group, with global coverage across 67 operating units. These OpCos are organized into four

Divisions:

EMEA, APAC, Americas, and Gestra. We acquired Gestra five years ago and since then have operated it as its own business, and as such, we operate two brands, Spirax Sarco and Gestra.
We are dedicated to generating balanced value for all our partners through the development of technologies that enhance efficiency, safety, and balance. Our technologies are vital in supporting critical industrial processes and equipment in diverse industries such as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors, and Healthcare. With a presence in 165 countries, we deliver solutions that underpin the production of a wide range of everyday items, from baked beans to mobile phones!
Our company values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you require accommodation during the application process or while performing essential job functions, please contact us.